Wheatmore High School is a public high school in Trinity, North Carolina. Wheatmore was originally built to help with an overflow of students from Trinity High School. Wheatmore High opened for the 2009–2010 school year.
Serving 660 students in grades 9-12, Wheatmore High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Wheatmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Wheatmore High School's student population of 660 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Wheatmore High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatmore High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Wheatmore High School's ranking?
Wheatmore High School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wheatmore High School often compared to?
Wheatmore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wheatmore High School?
The graduation rate of Wheatmore High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wheatmore High School?
660 students attend Wheatmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wheatmore High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatmore High School?
Wheatmore High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheatmore High School offer ?
Wheatmore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheatmore High School part of?
Wheatmore High School is part of Randolph County School System School District.
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